"It will make for a fantastic fight - and one that I think will be a lot closer than a lot of people might think," Hatton told the MEN.

"Groves is jumping up another couple of levels, but he has the tools to beat Froch.

Intelligent

"If you stand and fight with Froch you will come off second best - but if you show speed and movement, like Andre Ward did, it's a different story. Groves is a very clever, intelligent man. He showed that against James DeGale.

"No one gave him a chance in that fight and he came out on top.

"He's got the style and ammunition and I think he's got under Froch's skin a bit.

"I'm still backing Froch to win - but I say that without a massive degree of confidence. I wouldn't be surprised if Groves caused an upset."

Watch Carl Froch v George Groves live on Sky Sports Box Office, November 23. Go to www.skysports.com/frochgroves for full details...